Honolulu J2CR

By The Kitchen Team | Sep 18, 2026

Our take on the Honolulu J2CR

The latest release from Honolulu one of the best “full foam” paddles on the market right now. The J2CR features an intricate core design with multiple layers and cutouts that allows the paddle to absorb and transfer energy to the ball in a more controlled way.

It has more of a “pocketing” effect on contact compared to many other foam paddles, which makes it a breeze to shape the ball on shots from the baseline and attacks out of the air at the kitchen line. It also maintains good power and has a low swingweight, making it very maneuverable in fast exchanges at the net.

J2CR
Price
$195.00

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How We Tested

Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.

We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.

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Honolulu J2CR

Honolulu J2CR

Power No Power rating recorded.
Spin No Spin rating recorded.
Swing Weight No Swing Weight rating recorded.
Twist Weight No Twist Weight rating recorded.
Shape
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Core Thickness
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Core Type
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Additional details
Brand
Honolulu
Paddle Type
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Static Weight
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Swing Weight
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Twist Weight
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Handle Length
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Certification
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